Casual | Part-time | Full-time | Fixed-Term
Locations: Newcastle, Hunter, Port Stephens & Tuncurry
Not-for-Profit | Student Wellbeing Focus | Salary Packaging Available
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Are you a passionate teacher looking for a more student-centred, flexible and rewarding role?
Alesco Secondary College, part of Atwea College—a progressive not-for-profit with over 100 years of educational impact—is seeking teachers to join our growing team.
Whether you’re an experienced educator or a recent graduate, this is your opportunity to step into the independent education sector and make a genuine difference in young lives.
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Why Join Alesco?
At Alesco, wellbeing and learning go hand in hand. We support students who may not have thrived in mainstream schools—offering smaller classes, wellbeing support, and flexible, engaging curriculum delivery.
This is more than just a teaching job—it’s a chance to join a values-driven organisation committed to Inclusion, Integrity and Innovation.
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About the Role
We’re recruiting passionate teachers to deliver educational programs that adapt to the needs of students from diverse backgrounds. Your work will focus equally on curriculum and wellbeing, offering the opportunity to teach in ways that are flexible, innovative and student-focused.
You will:
• Design and deliver lessons that meet curriculum outcomes and engage diverse learners
• Build strong relationships with students through person-centred approaches
• Participate in school activities including orientation, excursions, and graduation
• Contribute to curriculum development and implement alternative learning strategies
• Support student wellbeing through trauma-informed practices
• Maintain safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environments
• Collaborate in staff meetings and access professional development opportunities
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What We’re Looking For
• Bachelor of Education or Diploma of Education
• NESA Accreditation (Conditional, Provisional or Proficient)
• Valid NSW Working With Children Check
• National Criminal Record Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Child Protection Training (or willingness to obtain)
• Current Driver’s Licence
• A commitment to inclusive, student-centred teaching
• Compassion, adaptability, and strong communication skills
• Willingness to work collaboratively and reflectively within a small team
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Perks & Benefits
• Competitive salary aligned to experience
• Salary packaging available (up to $15,899 tax-free per FBT year)
• Wellbeing leave: 2 Mental Health Days, 1 Board Bonus Day & your Birthday off
• 10 days of paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave
• Paid Parental and Adoption Leave (with top-up options)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport access
• Flu Vaccination reimbursement (seasonal)
• Ongoing mentoring and professional development
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Ready for a role where you can really make a difference?
We welcome applications from passionate teachers of all experience levels. If you’re ready to reimagine education and support students in new and meaningful ways, apply today.
Join Alesco Secondary College—where teachers are supported, students are seen, and learning is built on care.
Applications close Friday, 18th July 2025. All shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
